Willie Gunn
This i a Willie Gunn. It comes in two sizes. 10 cm and 13 cm.
The Willie Gunn requires little introduction – being one of the most universally recognized salmon flies around the world. You can see some Thunder & Lightning inspiration in the body and rib, while the warm colors are best suited for slightly peaty waters. No surprise it is one of the most important patterns for Baltic salmon, Kola and British rivers.
Willie Gunn is an efficient fly for salmon and seatrout fishing. The colors are perfect for high and murky water. Long tail fibers adds some extra attractions.
The recipe:
Tube: Plastic tube.
Tail: Yellow antron.
Butt: Orange antron.
Body: Gold candy polyester thread.
Underwing: Yellow and orange Polar bear.
Wing: 3 layers of Colobus monkey hair.
Front hackle: yellow, orange and black schlappen
Cheeks: Jungle cock.